A 5.5 magnitude quake occurred close to Hengchun on Tuesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which shook the area at 07:00 UTC (15:00 local time), was centered about 108 km northeast of Hengchun. It occurred at a depth of 15 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form. 9 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, saying they experienced weak shaking. According to the USGS DYFI report, residents in cities like Yungho and Taichung reported feeling the quake.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are unknown/miscellaneous types and heavy wood frame construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey